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Wayne F. White and Bob Evans Scholarship Fund

The Wayne F. White and Bob Evans Legacy Scholarship was established by family and friends of the two, including Bob’s wife, Jewel Evans (both she and her husband Bob founded the original Wayne White Scholarship) to honor the legacy and commitment these two friends had to the Appalachian Ohio region. The late Wayne White was Director of the Ohio Appalachian Center for Higher Education (OACHE) and a founding board member of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio. The late Bob Evans, a nationally-recognized restaurateur and philanthropist, served on the Board of Regents and was instrumental in founding OACHE. 

Both passionate about education and champions of the Appalachian Ohio region, White and Evans were committed to ensure finances were not a barrier to the ability of the region’s youth to access post-secondary opportunities. White and Evans touched and inspired many with their enthusiasm, energy and optimism. They worked to change the landscape of education in Appalachian Ohio, fighting for equal funding for rural schools and encouraging youth and adults to pursue higher education. Born and raised in Appalachian Ohio, White and Evans believed deeply in the academic ability and potential of the region’s students to succeed, no matter the place or the purpose. The White/Evans Scholarship serves to help all students’ realize they can pursue post-secondary education, regardless of financial situation.

Eligibility Requirements & Criteria

  • Those applying must be graduating high school seniors or possess a GED, and currently live and attend school within the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio.
  • Preference will be given to those with financial need, who demonstrate the desire to succeed and overcome obstacles.
  • Candidates who show outstanding character, academic excellence and involvement with extra-curricular activities will be considered.
  • Students with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $8000 or less are eligible to apply.  

Amount of Award:  Number and amount of awards vary annually, depending on availability of funds.

2010 Wayne White and Bob Evans Scholarship Recipients

  • Rachel Beam, Morgan County. Beam, a graduating senior from Morgan High School, plans to attend the Ohio State University this fall to pursue studies in Nursing.

  • Morgan Cheeks, Mahoning County. Cheeks, a graduating senior of Canfield High School, plans to attend either the University of Miami or the University of Southern California. She plans to pursue studies in neuroscience and kinesiology, preparing for her goal to become a pediatric oncologist. 

  • Lacie Crabtree, Scioto County. Crabtree, a graduating senior from Northwest High School, plans to pursue Pharmacy at the University of Charleston this fall.   

  • Karly Feher, Tuscarawas County. Feher, a graduating senior from Indian Valley High School, plans to attend either Miami University or the Ohio State University to pursue studies in Zoology this fall.

  • Bethany Lopreste, Washington County. Lopreste, a graduating senior from Belpre High School, plans to attend Kenyon College this fall to pursue studies in a double major of English and Dance.   

  • Steven Malcolm, Trumbull County. Malcolm, a graduating senior from Bristol High School, plans to pursue Chemical Engineering at Youngstown State University this fall.

  • Hannah McCorkle, Ross County. McCorkle, a graduating senior from Chillicothe High School, plans to attend the Ohio State University this fall to pursue studies in Art Education with a minor in Dance.

  • Sadie Miller, Guernsey County. Miller, a graduating senior of Buckeye Trails High School, plans to attend Muskingum University to pursue studies in Chemistry and Neuroscience, with a career goal of becoming a Pharmacist. 

  • Chelsea Moherman, Trumbull County. Moherman, a graduating senior from Lordstown High School, plans to attend the Ohio State University this fall to pursue studies in Chemistry.

  • Alexandra Nardo, Ashtabula County. Nardo, a graduating senior from Conneaut High School, will be attending the Ohio State University this fall. She was accepted into the Politics, Society & Law Scholars program and will pursue studies in a double major of Political Science and Economics.

  • Gwendolynn Smith, Belmont County. Smith, a graduating senior from Bridgeport High School, plans to pursue pharmaceutical sciences at the Ohio State University this fall.

  • Christian Williams, Scioto County. Williams, a graduating senior from Glenwood High School, plans to attend either the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign or the Ohio State University this fall to pursue a double major in International Studies and Russian.

2009 Wayne F. White and Bob Evans Scholarship Recipients

 

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                                    Lawrence County                                               Glouster, Ohio

 

Susanna Kline  Susanna Kline          Derek Merriman 2   Derek Merriman

                                      Tuscarawas County                                        Ross County

 

Ellen Schott (2)   Ellen Schott                          Devin WheelerDevin Wheeler

                                 Noble County                                                      Guernsey County

                         

         

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Cody Strahler, Washington County

 

Cody Strahler, graduate of Waterford High School, plans to attend Marietta College, where he will be a member of the honors program and the prestigious McDonough Leadership program, with a dual major in Chemistry and Business.  Upon graduation, his goal is to complete the Ohio State College of Dentistry and become a pediatric dentist. 
 
“College for me will be a rigorous task to complete, but I am very confident that I can achieve these ambitious goals…It is impossible to explain how much this scholarship would help me achieve my future goals…”                                      

 

 

Not Pictured 2009 Recipients

  Jessica Allard, Scioto County

  William Dray, Jewett, Ohio

  Alexander Newman, Adams County

 

Past Wayne F. White Scholarship Recipients

2008

Kylie Drake
Danielle Moore
Erica Ousley
Kayla Lowery
Lauren Zink
Lindsay Collart
Meika Travis
Shanna Newell

2007

Caitlin Heiss, Beverly, Ohio
Staci Armbrust, Phil, Ohio
Ashley Tyree, Lawrence County
Michael Milton, Lawrence County
Kasee Merritt, Ross County
Teri Day, Muskingum County
Devan VanWey, Muskingum County
Hunter Lemley, Washington County


2006

Christa McCluskey, Sciotoville, Ohio
Julian Rich, Quaker, Ohio
Alexandra Clark, Cincinnati
Justin Allen, West Portsmouth, Ohio

 



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